SLOW COOKER QUINOA CHICKEN CHILI

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili image

Delicious chicken chili with the added protein of nutty Quinoa. I love this recipe for its' ease and its' taste. I got this recipe from Facebook Sweetreatsmore.com

Provided by mandabears

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2-3 cups chicken stock
15 ounces corn, drained
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon dried minced onion, I use more
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning

Steps:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in crockpot.
Put quinoa in a sieve and pour boiling water over it.
Mix with all other ingredients and pour over chicken.
Cook for 5-7 hours on low.
Remove chicken and shred it and return chicken to crockpot.
Keep on warm until ready to serve.
Can garnish with grated cheese and or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 480.8, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 22.5

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